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Weight WatchersThis recipe is FAST n' EASY and tastes oh sooooo yummy!!! I just doubled the recipe, made it on the stove top earlier in the day and then had it warming in the crockpot until dinner time. It worked out perfectly! And would you believe it is a Weight Watcher recipe!? You won't believe it!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Points: 4
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
1 (12oz) package fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (I just used fresh broccoli steamed and chopped)
2 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
12 oz light processed cheese cubed (such as Velveeta light)
1. Place chopped broccoli in microwave safe bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until tender.
2. While broccoli cooks, combine half-and-half and flour in pan stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until thick, stirring CONSTANTLY with whisk. Add chicken broth & cheese; cook over medium heat until cheese melts, stirring CONSTANTLY. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Yields: 7 servings (serving size: about 1 cup).
Calories per serving: 194 (30% from fat)
Fat: 6.5g
Fiber:1.6g